Nitrogen (N) dynamics in ley-arable cropping systems require better understanding order to assess the potential of such contribute improved productivity and reduced nutrient losses crop production. Large inputs organic matter after termination ley phase result increased mineralization N availability subsequent crops. The description quantification this residual effect remains a major scientific...

The spatial heterogeneity in hydrologic simulations is a key difference between lumped and distributed models. Not all models benefit from pedo-transfer functions based on the soil properties crop-vegetation dynamics. Mostly coarse-scale meteorological forcing used to estimate only water balance at catchment outlet. mesoscale Hydrologic Model (mHM) one of rare that incorporate remote sensing da...

Abstract Despite efforts to increase agricultural production sustainably in sub-Saharan Africa, large gaps remain between actual and potential yield of food crops. Adding biochar degraded cropland soils the African tropics has significant enhance crop productivity. Biochar-based farming can also mitigate climate change, through soil carbon storage. This study involved six smallholder farms at s...

A major path helping agriculture achieve the dual challenges of production and environmental preservation, consists transitioning from current, external input-based, conventional farming systems to a biodiversity-based agricultural system that rely more on ecosystem services. One lever this transition diversifying agri-food using practices such as rotation extension, intercropping (IC), multipl...

Abstract. Soil hydrologic processes play an important role in the hydro-pedo-geomorphological feedback cycle of landscape evolution. properties and subsurface flow paths both change over time, but due to a lack observations, water are often not properly represented soil evolution models. We investigated across chronosequence calcareous glacier forefield at Griessfirn Swiss Alps. Young soils dev...

We present an approach that permits to predict hydraulic conductivity from extensive, multi-methodical geophysical data collected on a hillslope affected by landslides in Austria. The objective of the investigation is spatial characterization slope mass movements derive hydrogeological structures and preferential flow paths. sets presented this study consists 24 densely distributed complex (CC)...

Abstract Background The main challenge of organic cereal systems is ensuring high yields and grain quality while maintaining pedo-environmental sustainability. Despite the potential benefits farming systems, a debated limitation their actual contribution to food security. Durum wheat [ Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum (Desf.) Husn.], one most important staple crops, mainly grown in Mediterrane...